Cambridge Pre-College IR Program for High Schoolers (2026)

This two-week Cambridge Pre-College International Relations summer programme offers students aged 16 6 the chance to study international affairs at a university level with tutorials and workshops led by Oxford and Cambridge academics.

Participants experience a mix of lectures, small-group tutorials, and practical simulations (including a United Nations Security Council simulation). The programme includes a personal project (essay or presentation) with individualized feedback and a final evaluation, plus 30 hours of academic sessions and 1:1 tutorials.

Accommodation is in historic Cambridge or Oxford college rooms (single occupancy with shared bathrooms, limited ensuite options). Meals (breakfast and dinner) in college halls are included alongside organised social activities and excursions (Oxford day trip and optional London visit).

A graduation ceremony and certificate are provided at the end of the course.